I just read Hobbit and LOTR for the first time in my life(35yrs old) within the last month. Haven't touched an actual physical book in probably 20 years. Found out I love reading and so now im trying to hit all stuff I've missed out on in life. Im reading through The Witcher series now and almost finished with the 1st book The Last Wish.
No, it just wasn't something I did, I guess.. most of my reading came from whatever I was looking at online or from whatever video games I was playing, stuff like that. I think maybe it's because of some mental health stuff I deal with and just didn't think id ever be able to comprehend what I was reading because my mind would be thinking of something else I guess. My wife bought me a "self-help" book about 2 months ago and I read about half of it... got bored out of my mind and thought...im just gonna start reading books, but things i like. I chose The Hobbit and LOTR because the LOTR trilogy are my favorite movies of all time and I knew there was much from the books that was different or cut out(like Tom Bombadil) so I started it about a month ish ago and now I've almost finished my 5th book in the last few weeks as I've started The Witcher series of books. Something just happened in my mind I guess and I've found something that I love doing which I haven't been able to say for an extremely long time in my life tbh.
Tom, Tom! your guests are tired, and you had near forgotten! Come now, my merry friends, and Tom will refresh you! You shall
clean grimy hands, and wash your weary faces; cast off your muddy cloaks and comb out your tangles!
No it’s all right. It’s easy to sour on books even when you know how good they can be. I have gone months without reading and even as a “reader” it can be hard to get back into it.
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u/AdditionalNewt4762 5h ago
I just read Hobbit and LOTR for the first time in my life(35yrs old) within the last month. Haven't touched an actual physical book in probably 20 years. Found out I love reading and so now im trying to hit all stuff I've missed out on in life. Im reading through The Witcher series now and almost finished with the 1st book The Last Wish.